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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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UID:10000937-1777161600-1777247999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: April 26\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Please note this tree planting workday is now closed. Please consider signing up for one of our other workdays at Tree-Corps.org*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-april-26-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260417T200522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160416Z
UID:10000945-1777593600-1777679999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Prep Workday: May 1 (Morning 9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Sign up has closed for this event. Visit Tree-Corps.org to sign up for more tree prep workdays* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-prep-workday-may-1-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260402T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T160443Z
UID:10000938-1777680000-1777766399@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 2\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Sign up has closed for this event. Visit Tree-Corps.org to sign up for more tree planting workdays*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-2-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T155314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T185842Z
UID:10000953-1777800600-1777809600@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 3\, 2026 (9:30-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Note this volunteer opportunity is closed. Please view Tree-Corps.org to sign up for other planting opportunities*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-3-2026-multiple-shifts-2/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T183440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183603Z
UID:10000966-1778112000-1778198399@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Prep Workday: May 7\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Please note this workday is closed\, if interested in volunteering please visit Tree-Corps.org* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-prep-workday-may-7-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T183916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T134557Z
UID:10000967-1778284800-1778371199@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 9\, 2026 9:30am-12pm
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Registration for this volunteer event has closed. Please sign up to volunteer for a different event at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-9-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20241015T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T134554Z
UID:10000717-1778317200-1778328000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:mCLEAN Up Crew Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County for our March mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. Volunteers must be able to spend three hours on their feet and carry a weight of 10-15 pounds. A confirmation email and location information will be communicated 1-2 days prior to the workday. Please register each participant individually. \n*Registration for this volunteer event has closed. Please sign up to volunteer for a different event at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-up-crew/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260408T160135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T134622Z
UID:10000941-1778457600-1778543999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: May 11\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:With summer on the horizon\, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with stuffing brochures for events\, cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program\, and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. \nVolunteers must be 18 years or older\, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. \nThis volunteer event takes place in a seated\, ADA-compliant setting\, making it a great opportunity for individuals with limited mobility. \n*Registration for this volunteer event has closed. Please sign up to volunteer for a different event at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-program-prep-volunteering-may-11-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T151027Z
UID:10000968-1778889600-1778975999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 16\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*This event registration has closed. Please sign up for a different Tree-Corps volunteer event at Tree-Corps.org* 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-16-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20230815T150856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T141230Z
UID:10000472-1778922000-1778932800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our May workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal\, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. \nVolunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) and be able to hike along uneven terrain and safely use basic hand tools such as loppers and bow saws. \nThe Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming\, and is supported by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District\, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. For more information\, contact us. \n*Sign up for this event has closed. If you are interested in volunteering please email kvogler@ecologyactioncenter.org*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T184254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T151040Z
UID:10000969-1778976000-1779062399@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 17\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*This event registration has closed. Please sign up for a different Tree-Corps volunteer event at Tree-Corps.org*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-17-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T213406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213406Z
UID:10000970-1779199200-1779206400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: May 19\, 2026 (2:00-4:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:With summer on the horizon\, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. \nVolunteers must be 18 years or older\, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. \nThis volunteer event takes place in a seated\, ADA-compliant setting\, making it a great opportunity for individuals with limited mobility.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-program-prep-volunteering-may-19-2026-200-400pm/
LOCATION:Ecology Action Center\, 202 W College Ave\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260512T143643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161325Z
UID:10000987-1779442200-1779451200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: Friday May 22\, 2026 (9:30-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-friday-may-22-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260514T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T150647Z
UID:10000991-1780012800-1780099199@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:The Bridge Tree Planting Workday: May 29\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more at Home Sweet Home Ministries\, The Bridge property. \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/the-bridge-tree-planting-workday-may-29-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260512T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T144336Z
UID:10000988-1780099200-1780185599@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 30\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-30-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260512T144241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T144309Z
UID:10000989-1780185600-1780271999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 31\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-31-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
CREATED:20260428T213503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213503Z
UID:10000971-1781172000-1781179200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: June 11\, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:With summer on the horizon\, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. \nVolunteers must be 18 years or older\, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. \nThis volunteer event takes place in a seated\, ADA-compliant setting\, making it a great opportunity for individuals with limited mobility.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-program-prep-volunteering-june-11-2026-1000am-1200pm/
LOCATION:Ecology Action Center\, 202 W College Ave\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T135506
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UID:10000972-1781631000-1781638200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: June 16\, 2026 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION:With summer on the horizon\, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. \nVolunteers must be 18 years or older\, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. \nThis volunteer event takes place in a seated\, ADA-compliant setting\, making it a great opportunity for individuals with limited mobility.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-program-prep-volunteering-june-16-2026-530-730pm/
LOCATION:Ecology Action Center\, 202 W College Ave\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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